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Construction Management In general, courses are offered only in the term that is indicated in the course description. However, courses may be offered in other terms if sufficient student demand exists and if qualified instructors are available.
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CNMG 4389 - Professional Engineering Licensure
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to the practice of engineering; preparation for engineering licensure examinations. Offered on demand. Cross listed as SYEN 4389 /5389.
Prerequisite/Concurrent: Senior standing or above and registration for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
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CNMG 4391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Requires at least 200 contact hours on the job. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: junior standing or above, declared major in construction management or construction engineering, and cumulative GPA of at least 2.50; approval of assignment by department chairperson.
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CNMG 4395 - Professional Development
Three credit hours.
Partnerships between students and nonprofit community organizations will be established. Students use skills in construction management or construction engineering to assist with construction-related projects. Service hours will be established at the beginning of the course. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: senior standing or above and consent of instructor.
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CNMG 4399 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet special needs of students or industry to cover application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor based on relevance of subject matter to student career goals.
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CPSC 1105 - First Year Experience for Computing Majors
Two hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
This course builds a foundation for first year and transfer students interested in the majors and options offered in computer science and information science. The student’s interests may be in software development, web design, cybersecurity, e-commerce, machine learning, data science, Virtual/Augmented Reality, or any of the other lucrative sub-disciplines of the computing sciences. This course also introduces available resources and develops personal skills essential to life-long success through learning experiences and academic development both inside and outside of the classroom. Class sessions and assignments will foster problem-solving, team building, communication, and ethical and professional conduct. A service-learning project is required.
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CPSC 1370 - Computer Literacy
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
The fundamental concepts of computing in a personal computer environment. Introduction to hardware and software and system configurations. The focus is on practical problem solving using popular PC application software for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. This course may not be counted for credit toward a computer science major or minor. (ACTS Course Number CPSI 1003)
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CPSC 1375 - Programming I
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Problem solving and algorithm development in a modern object-oriented programming language. Control structures, types, member functions and prototypes, arrays, pointers and references, utilizing application program interfaces (APl’s), classes, objects, and basic object-oriented programming concepts. Debugging of computer programs.
Prerequisites: MATH 1302 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2376 - Programming II
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Advanced programming concepts including abstract data types, details of object-oriented concepts such as encapsulation and polymorphism in a current object-oriented language as well as an introduction to object-oriented analysis and design, software design patterns, and software-engineering topics. The laboratory provides ample opportunity to deepen programming skills and practical experiences in current softwaredevelopment technologies.
Prerequisites: CPSC 1375 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2377 - Introduction to Game Programming
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to game programming will explore concepts around the design and implementation of computer-game software. This will include GUI/Engine design model, basic 2d sprite animation, dynamic object management, component model, use of 3rd-party graphics and physics APIs, and basic design of non-player entities. Relevant sofware-design patterns will be discussed.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2380 - Algorithms
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course concentrates on the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include correctness of algorithms, asymptotic notation, and time complexity of algorithms. Algorithm design techniques will be discussed such as divide and conquer, dynamic programming, network flow, and greedy algorithms. Algorithms based on these techniques and appropriate data structures will be studied for searching and sorting as well as graph theory and optimization problems.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent and MATH 2310 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Designed to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theoretical concepts in a professional work environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with a participating employer. The exact number of work hours, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the Office of Cooperative Education.
Prerequisites: major in computer science, CPSC 2376 or CPSC 2377 , and consent of department chairperson.
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CPSC 2399 - Special Topics
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to a programming language to be selected from the following list: Visual BASIC, C, ADA, Perl, XML, scripting languages, Internet programming. This course may be repeated with a different language. This course is not accepted for credit in the computer science major or minor.
Prerequisites: CPSC 1370 , CPSC 1375 , or equivalent or the consent of the instructor.
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CPSC 2482 - Computer Organization
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
A hands-on approach to understanding computer subsystems and their components, instruction set architecture, computer arithmetic, computer-memory design, bus systems, and I/O devices. Concepts in computer performance with architecture examples.
Prerequisites: MATH 2310 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3367 - Mobile Application Development
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Mobile devices are ubiquitous and developers are rushing to build applications for them. This course will provide an introduction to developing applications for popular mobile-device platforms.
Students will learn to create and deploy real-world mobile applications. Solid programming skills and experience in application development as well as good knowledge of basic software engineering are necessary for successful
completion of this course.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3369 - Introduction to Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming. Modern processor architectures, for example x86, and instruction sets, data representation, and addressing modes. Assembly language programming, including usage within C/C++ programs. Assembling, linking, executing, and tracing assembly-language programs. Problem-solving in assembly language.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2482 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3375 - Database Concepts
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to logical and physical database design and database management systems. Database normalization, data dependencies, entity-relationship modeling, structured query language (SQL), object-relation mapping, transaction management, integrity and programming with databases.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3377 - Advanced Game Programming
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is targeted at programming and problem solving using the C++ programming language to develop interactive computer games. The course will cover the implementation of numerous advanced programming techniques (e.g., resource management, graphical interfaces, physics, collision detection and resolution, non-player characters, and media integration). The examples and programming assignments make extensive use of multiple external C++ libraries. The course will also cover select theoretical aspects of computer-game programming and development.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2377 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3380 - Operating Systems
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An exploration of the hardware designs, data structures, and algorithms that inform operating-system design. Topics include hardware privilege levels and their interaction with privileged software instructions, process creation and management, scheduling algorithms, security aspects, multithreading/concurrency, data consistency implications of asynchronous systems.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent and MATH 2310 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3381 - Enterprise COBOL Application Development
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Accelerated programming in COBOL. Syntax, structure, application development methodologies, and best practices. This course is also available as a Professional Skills Development.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
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CPSC 3382 - RPG Programming
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
RPG (Report Program Generator) is a high-level language for business applications found today in numerous enterprises. This course will introduce the RPG language, cover best practices, and provide practical skills for RPG developers. This course is also available as a Professional Skill development.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and CPSC 2376 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3383 - Programming Languages
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Programming language classifications and paradigms, including functional programming. Programming language structures such as parameter-argument correspondence, first-class functions, and aspect-oriented programming. Grammars of programming languages. Programming exercises in representative programming languages. Understanding which language types are suited to which computational problems.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3384 - Computer Networks
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to design and analysis of computer networks. Computer communications architecture and protocols, local and wide area networks, IP networks, bridging and routing, Ethernet, wireless LANs, socket programming, and distributed applications.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2482 or equivalent.
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CPSC 3387 - Simulation Methods
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to the design and analysis of discrete probabilistic systems using simulation. Basic concepts in modeling and analysis for both continuous and discrete systems are covered. Combined simulation methods, including integrated qualitative/quantitative system modeling. Emphasizes model construction and simulation language.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 , STAT 3352 or equivalent, MATH 1452 .
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CPSC 3391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Further work experiences to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theoretical concepts in a professional work environment. A minimum of 200 hours work with a participating employer. The exact number of work hours, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the Office of Cooperative Education.
Prerequisites: major in computer science, completion of the computer science freshman and sophomore core, and consent of department chairperson.
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CPSC 3399 - Special Topics
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Topics in areas of current interest in Computer Science. Refer to the semester schedule for specific topics offered.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4100 - Independent Study
One credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations. Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Dual-listed in the Graduate Catalog at the 5000-level. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 20 hours in computer science, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4200 - Independent Study
Two credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations. Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Dual-listed in the Graduate Catalog at the 5000-level. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 20 hours in computer science, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4300 - Independent Study
Three credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations. Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Dual-listed in the Graduate Catalog at the 5000-level. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 20 hours in computer science, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4360 - Computer Security
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Increasing reliance on our computer-based infrastructure elements along with information-driven nature of today’s business require a solid and in depth understanding of security issues pertinent to the systems. The topics include threats, assumptions, assurance, confidentiality, integrity, availability, access control matrix and policies, security models, requirements imposed by policies, protection models, covert channels, formal methods for security, designing and evaluating systems, intrusion detection, auditing and other contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: CPSC 3380 or consent of instructor. Junior standing or above.
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CPSC 4366 - Interactive Computer Graphics and Animation
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is an introduction to interactive 3d computer graphics, including the design of modern graphics architectures. Topics include 3d modeling, transformation in 3d space, lighting and shading, animation techniques. A current graphics API with hardware support will be used for practical work. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5366.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent and MATH 2310 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
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CPSC 4370 - Theory of Computation
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to and overview of models of computation: finite-state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Study of grammars and their relation to automata. Chomsky hierarchy and relations between classes of formal languages. Discussion of computational complexity including NP-completeness, limits of computability as well as insolvability and the Church-Turing thesis. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5370.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 or equivalent.
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CPSC 4373 - Software Engineering
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Methodologies for successful software development. Requirements definition and analysis, use cases, domain models. Object-oriented architecture, high-level and detailed design in UML and BPMN. Analysis of designs for robustness, maintainability, performance, testability, and security. Agile development, sprints, scrums. Software project management. Students develop requirements, software architecture, design and a project plan for a software project. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5373.
Prerequisites: CPSC 3380 or equivalent, CPSC 3383 or equivalent, and MATH 1452 or equivalent.
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CPSC 4376 - Applied Cryptography
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A survey and study of the major cryptographic techniques, algorithms, and implementations, with emphasis on applications to communications and network security. Intended as a practical introduction to the current state-of-the-art in cryptographic application. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5376.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2380 or equivalent.
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CPSC 4382 - Compiler Construction and Theory
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Fundamental principles of compiler design such as finite state machine and context-free grammar. Compilation techniques include compile and run-time symbol tables, lexical analysis, syntax analysis, semantic analysis, object code generation, error diagnostics, and optimization. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5382.
Prerequisites: CPSC 3383 .
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CPSC 4383 - Artificial Intelligence
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to machine intelligence. Emphasis on different paradigms for problem solving such as various state-space search strategies. Exposure to one or more key areas such as robotics, logic programming, machine learning, expert systems, neural networks, natural language processing. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5383.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent, MATH 1452 or equivalent and MATH 2310 or equivalent and junior/senior undergraduate or entry graduate-level standing or consent of the instructor.
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CPSC 4387 - Distributed Computing
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Fundamental principles of parallel computing, parallel programming experience on multi-core processors and cloud computing architectures, and design of algorithms and applications in parallel computing. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5387.
Prerequisites: CPSC 3380 or equivalent.
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CPSC 4391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Continuation of CPSC 3391 . Work experiences to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theoretical concepts in a professional work environment. A minimum of 200 hours work with a participating employer. The exact number of work hours, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the Office of Cooperative Education.
Prerequisites: major in computer science, CPSC 3391 , and consent of department chairperson.
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CPSC 4392 - Capstone Project
Three credit hours.
Student-lead teams to design, develop, test, and deploy a practical software application involving multiple areas of the Computer Science curriculum. Teams may, but are not required, to utilize upstream requirements and designs developed in CPSC 4373 . Each team is required to present their project solution as an oral presentation and a companion written report. Fluency with all aspects of the solution is required of every team member. Deliverables and schedule are determined by the instructor.
Prerequisites: CPSC 4373 or equivalent.
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CPSC 4395 - Internship
Three, four, or five credit hours.
Professional experience related to student’s discipline under supervision of advisor. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing in computer science, approval of assignment by advisor.
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CPSC 4399 - Special Topics
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Advanced topics in areas of current interest in computer science. Refer to the semester schedule for specific topics offered. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CPSC 5399.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4400 - Independent Study
One, two, three, four, or five credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations. Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Dual-listed in the Graduate Catalog at the 5000-level. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 20 hours in computer science, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4495 - Internship
Three, four, or five credit hours.
Professional experience related to student’s discipline under supervision of advisor. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing in computer science, approval of assignment by advisor.
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CPSC 4500 - Independent Study
One, two, three, four, or five credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations. Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Dual-listed in the Graduate Catalog at the 5000-level. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing, at least 20 hours in computer science, consent of instructor.
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CPSC 4595 - Internship
Three, four, or five credit hours.
Professional experience related to student’s discipline under supervision of advisor. Sixty hours work per credit hour.
Prerequisites: senior standing in computer science, approval of assignment by advisor.
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CRJU 2300 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
Basic understanding of legal and ethical foundations of criminal justice and the major components of the criminal justice system. (ACTS Course Number CRJU 1023)
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CRJU 3105 - Seminar in Criminal Justice
One, two, or three credit hours.
A study of special problems, issues, or trends relating to the criminal justice system. May be repeated with a change of subject and with permission of the department chairperson.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3205 - Seminar in Criminal Justice
One, two, or three credit hours.
A study of special problems, issues, or trends relating to the criminal justice system. May be repeated with a change of subject and with permission of the department chairperson.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3301 - Criminal Evidence
Three credit hours.
An analysis of the legal problems associated with the investigation of crime; the acquisition, preservation, presentation of evidence; principles of proof in criminal proceedings.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3302 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Three credit hours.
A study of the leading constitutional cases in the area of criminal justice with particular emphasis on cases dealing with search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, assistance of counsel, and fair trial guarantees.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3303 - Survey of Corrections
Three credit hours.
Explores the operation of the correctional system within the context of society and within the criminal justice system, the integration of criminology, the courts and corrections, the relationship the correctional system has to society, its interaction with the other components within the criminal justice system, and its historical foundations.
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CRJU 3304 - Police and Society
Three credit hours.
This course will examine the relationship between the police and the community from several different perspectives. We will start with an introduction to the history, practices and issues related to the law enforcement function in our society, followed by an overview of police functions and responsibilities at the local, state, and federal levels. Police operations will be examined relative to effectiveness in crime control, delivery of services, and maintenance of order. We will review contemporary policy issues, programs and strategies. Finally, we will examine existing programs, problems, and potential directions as well as successes and failures in policing. Primary emphasis will be placed on community policing and its impact on policing in the 21st century.
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CRJU 3305 - Seminar in Criminal Justice
One, two, or three credit hours.
A study of special problems, issues, or trends relating to the criminal justice system. May be repeated with a change of subject and with permission of the department chairperson.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3306 - Police Administration and Management
Three credit hours.
Basic understanding of the part police play within society and within the criminal justice system. Explores the relationship the police have to society, their interaction with the other components within the criminal justice system, and their historical foundations. Discusses management strategies that have been employed over the past century in policing emphasizing the daily administration of a police agency.
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CRJU 3307 - Criminal Law
Three credit hours.
An analysis of criminal acts, elements of specific crimes, and defenses permitted in the United States legal system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3309 - Cybercrime
Three credit hours.
Designed to acquaint students with law enforcement’s response to crimes committed using computers, networks, and the internet.
Prerequisites: IFAS 2300 or consent of instructor.
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CRJU 3310 - Race/Ethnicity and Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the differing experiences of racial/ethnic groups as they come into contact with crime and the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3311 - Gangs
Three credit hours.
An examination of the historical, cross-cultural, and current state of gang involvement.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3312 - Victimology
Three credit hours.
A review of the distribution and causes of crime from the point of view of the victim, as well as detailing the interface between victims and the legal and social service communities.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 3313 - Crime and Science: An Introduction to Forensic Science
Three credit hours.
A general overview of the field of forensic science, the application of “science,” and the scientific method to the law. Topics such as criminalistics, including firearms and toolmarks, trace evidence, fingerprints, toxicology, and biological evidence, such as serology and DNA. Forensic pathology, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology, and forensic psychology will be introduced. An experience oriented component will be provided by currently active forensic specialists.
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CRJU 3314 - Statistics in Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
This course is an introduction to data analysis in criminology and criminal justice. The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to the statistics and the problems that are commonly encountered in crime research. Emphasis will be placed on the application of quantitative measures to the study of prevention, interdiction, and suppression of criminal behavior.
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CRJU 3315 - Sex Crimes
Three credit hours.
This course will take an in-depth look at sex offenders and sex rimes. Students will explore possible causes of sex crimes, treatment options for sex offenders, victimization issues and types of sex offenders. Current research involving special topics as they re late to sex offenses will also be addressed in this course.
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CRJU 3337 - Juvenile Delinquency
Three credit hours.
Juvenile delinquent behavior, problems, theory, cause, control and prevention. Cross listed as SOCI 3337 .
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CRJU 3338 - Criminological Theory
Three credit hours.
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive examination of criminological theory. The course surveys the major schools of thought related to crime causation and particular theories about crime and delinquency, places these theories in historical context, and reviews the primary assumptions of these theories and conclusions reached in criminological research.
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CRJU 3348 - Internship I
Three credit hours.
Experience in law enforcement agencies, juvenile courts, probation and parole departments, other correctional institutions, delinquency control programs, and public or voluntary agencies.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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CRJU 3349 - Internship II
Three credit hours.
A continuation of CRJU 3348 .
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CRJU 3390 - Neighborhood Studies
Little Rock, like other cities, is made up of multiple neighborhoods, each with unique culture and history. This course emphasizes community engagement through active study of the University District/ Promise Neighborhood communities, using the disciplinary tools of art, criminal justice, and history. After studying neighborhoods through the lenses of these disciplines, students will engage in service learning with Promise Neighborhood Advisory Board members to address neighborhood issues.
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CRJU 3396 - Psychology and the Criminal Process
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the contributions of psychology to the practice of law, law enforcement, and other related areas, illustrated in terms of testimony and court procedures, psychopathology, correctional services, the development of laws, and social psychology.
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CRJU 4120 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Advanced study and research.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of CRJU courses, senior standing with 3.00 GPA, consent of instructor.
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CRJU 4199 - Criminal Justice Workshop
One or two credit hours.
Subjects vary. Sixteen hours of workshop time will equal one credit hour.
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CRJU 4220 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Advanced study and research.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of CRJU courses, senior standing with 3.00 GPA, consent of instructor.
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CRJU 4299 - Criminal Justice Workshop
One or two credit hours.
Subjects vary. Sixteen hours of workshop time will equal one credit hour.
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CRJU 4300 - Crime and Behavior
Three credit hours.
Enables students to identify and understand the major schools of thought in criminology and to integrate them into a comprehensive application to the real world.
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CRJU 4301 - Judicial System and Process
Three credit hours.
A survey of state, local, and federal judicial systems and their interrelationships. Examines judicial structures, functions, and decision-making procedures. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CRJU 5301.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 4302 - Law and Society
Three credit hours.
An examination of the origins and history of law in society, including the evolving roles of judges, juries, defense attorneys, and prosecutors. Examines the evolution of civil and criminal law, the adversary system, and the concept of justice. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CRJU 5302.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 4303 - Readings in Criminal Justice
Three credit hours.
A survey of the current literature on crime and law enforcement, with emphasis on special research reports and periodical and journal articles in criminal justice, law sociology, and related fields.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 4304 - Research Methods
Three credit hours.
Instruction in reading and comprehension of reports and research within the criminal justice field, identifying the application of various research techniques and statistical methods, and producing a draft research proposal.
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CRJU 4305 - Juvenile Law and Process
Three credit hours.
An exploration of the philosophical basis, process, legal rights of juveniles, and roles of the major participants in the juvenile justice system.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 4307 - Drug Abuse
Three credit hours.
A study of frequently abused drugs, with emphasis on the personal, social, and legal consequences of drug abuse and on the treatment of drug addiction.
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CRJU 4309 - Crime Prevention
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview of the fundamental concept of crime prevention, beginning with a review of crime statistics and crime causation theories and their relevance in the prevention of crime. The course will review current crime prevention strategies as they relate to crime prevention efforts and explore physical environments that positively influence human behavior.
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CRJU 4310 - Terrorism
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview of terrorism as a political weapon, definitions of terrorism, an examination of the causes of terrorism, precepts of domestic and international terrorism, and the religious foundations of terrorism. The course will review current active terrorist groups, their organizational structures, philosophies and networks.
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CRJU 4311 - Security Management
Three credit hours.
This course is an examination of the principles and issues of organizational security management. The course will examine the historical development of public and private security and its form and practice in modern society. Students will examine the fundamental challenges embodied in various aspects of security such as personnel, facility, and information security.
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CRJU 4312 - Homeland Security
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of homeland security in both the public and private sector at the national, regional, state, and local level. Students will explore the practical, legal, policy, and theoretical aspects of counterterrorism and counterintelligence as they relate to defending the US against foreign and domestic attacks.
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CRJU 4313 - Information Security
Three credit hours.
This course is an examination of the administrative aspects of information security management and is designed to develop knowledge and skills for protection of information and information systems within organizations. Students will be exposed to a wide spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures.
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CRJU 4320 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Advanced study and research.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of CRJU courses, senior standing with 3.00 GPA, consent of instructor.
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CRJU 4332 - Corrections Psychology
Three credit hours.
A review of theoretical and applied issues in the practice of correctional psychology. Focus on relevant empirical studies and their application in a correctional context.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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CRJU 4333 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Experience in law enforcement agencies, juvenile courts, probation and parole departments, other correctional institutions, delinquency control programs, and public or voluntary agencies.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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CRJU 4351 - Constitutional Law II
Three credit hours.
Civil liberties, analysis of leading constitutional decisions focusing on human freedom and fundamental rights. Emphasis on religious liberty, freedom of expression, racial equality, privacy, criminal procedures and the dynamics of Supreme Court decision making. Cross listed as POLS 4351.
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CRJU 4380 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three credit hours.
An analysis of the law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems of other nations, with emphasis on comparison with the United States system of criminal justice. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CRJU 5380.
Prerequisites: CRJU 2300 .
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DANC 2201 - Modern Dance I
Two credit hours.
A course in the basic movement techniques of contemporary dance, with emphasis on breath, alignment, coordination, and endurance. This course is repeatable for credit.
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DANC 2241 - Ballet I
Two credit hours.
The study of basic classical ballet technique and terminology. This study will place emphasis on barre and center work to gain alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination. This course is repeatable for credit.
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DANC 2261 - Jazz Dance I
Two credit hours.
Basic style, technique, and rhythmic structures of jazz dance. This course is repeatable for credit.
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DANC 2271 - Dance Improvisation
Two credit hours.
Guided exploration in the process of spontaneous movement discovery through solo and group movement experiences, leading to an expanded awareness of the individual’s infinite movement resources for performance and choreography. Repeatable for credit.
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DANC 2281 - Tap Dance I
Two credit hours.
Basic tap dance techniques, including basic listening, rhythmic and coordination skills. This course is repeatable for credit.
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DANC 3240 - Music for Dance
Two credit hours.
This course offers training in conventional musical terminology, rhythmic skills, musical meter, and elements of music history and music theory that most closely relate to dance practice.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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DANC 3261 - Jazz Dance II
Two credit hours.
Development of technical skills in jazz dance, including increased complexity of movement capabilities, with an emphasis on stylistic flexibility and performance qualities. This course is repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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DANC 3270 - Body Conditioning
Two credit hours.
A course in body conditioning, designed to give the dancer additional physical training that will complement regular dance technique courses. Specific method of body conditioning may vary by semester, and could include Pilates®, Yoga, Gyrotonic®, or other methods of body conditioning. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required.
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DANC 3271 - Choreography I
Two credit hours.
Introduction to the basic elements of dance composition. Introduction to various methods of creating and manipulating original movement. Emphasis will be on short solo and group studies that explore space, time, energy, rhythm, shape, and dynamics.
Prerequisites: DANC 2271 and permission of instructor.
Corequisites: must be enrolled in one of the following courses: DANC 2201 , DANC 3301 , DANC 4301 , DANC 2241 , DANC 3341 , or DANC 4341 .
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DANC 3301 - Modern Dance II
Three credit hours.
Development of technical skills in contemporary dance, including rhythmic perception and spatial awareness, with increased emphasis on musicality and performance qualities. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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DANC 3311 - Dance History I
Three credit hours.
Study of the history of dance from early civilization through the first decades of the 1900s. The primary focus is the development of dance as an art form in Western cultures, with specific emphasis on the origins and evolution of ballet.
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